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Aguila Elementary School

Public Grades K-8

Summary

Aguila Elementary School is a public K-8 school in Aguila, Arizona, serving 123 students. The school is part of the Aguila Elementary District, which is ranked 182 out of 540 school districts in the state and has a 3-star rating.

Aguila Elementary has a significantly higher percentage of Hispanic students (over 90%) compared to the state average, and a relatively low percentage of White (around 3%) and Asian (around 4%) students. Academically, the school's performance on standardized tests is generally below the state average, particularly in 3rd and 7th grades. However, the school performs relatively well for English Language Learner students, ranking in the top 15% of Arizona elementary schools in this category. Conversely, the school's performance for Special Education and White students is significantly lower, ranking in the bottom 25% and bottom 5% of Arizona elementary schools, respectively.

Aguila Elementary has seen a significant increase in per-student spending, from $9,856 in 2019-2020 to $15,183 in 2021-2022, which is higher than the state average. The school's statewide ranking has declined from a high of 168 out of 1,158 Arizona elementary schools in 2012-2013 to 494 out of 1,245 in 2022-2023, suggesting its performance may be declining relative to other schools. The school's proximity to Aguila Pre-School may provide opportunities for collaboration and a smoother transition for students, but the overall data indicates that Aguila Elementary has room for improvement to better serve its diverse student population.

124

Students ?

11.2

Student/teacher ratio ?

$15,183

Per pupil spending ?

97.6%

Free/discounted lunch ?

50023 N 514th Ave
Aguila, AZ 85320

(928) 685-2222

District: Aguila Elementary District

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

87.9%

White:

5.6%

Asian:

3.2%

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At a glance

▬ Ranking trend: Holding steady — 59th percentile in 2011 → 60th in 2023

Strengths

✓Small classes — about 11 students per teacher

Worth a look

!Some student groups rank well below the school's overall statewide standing

Students meeting standards (2022-2023) ?

This school37%

District avg37%

Arizona avg36%

Not ranked this year

Aguila Elementary School did not have enough recent test-score data to be ranked. Check the trend below for past years.

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

Elementary school ranking

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Arizona percentile	Rating
2023	54.6	494 of 1245	60.3%	★★★☆☆
2022	63.3	319 of 1000	68.1%	★★★☆☆
2021	45.1	595 of 1226	51.5%	★★★☆☆
2018	43.3	564 of 1109	49.1%	★★☆☆☆
2017	41.5	599 of 1106	45.8%	★★☆☆☆
2016	44.0	537 of 1079	50.2%	★★★☆☆
2014	45.4	593 of 1079	45.0%	★★☆☆☆
2013	80.9	168 of 1158	85.5%	★★★★☆
2012	62.2	430 of 1141	62.3%	★★★☆☆
2011	59.2	436 of 1075	59.4%	★★★☆☆
2010	36.1	724 of 1090	33.6%	★★☆☆☆
2009	15.9	974 of 1062	8.3%	☆☆☆☆☆

Asian

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Arizona percentile	Rating
2021	57.0	270 of 620	56.5%	★★★☆☆

English Language Learner

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Arizona percentile	Rating
2023	57.4	142 of 451	68.5%	★★★☆☆
2021	55.5	96 of 975	90.2%	★★★★★

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Arizona percentile	Rating
2023	41.9	640 of 1219	47.5%	★★☆☆☆
2022	57.5	332 of 824	59.7%	★★★☆☆
2021	41.0	644 of 1219	47.2%	★★☆☆☆
2018	49.5	476 of 1023	53.5%	★★★☆☆

Hispanic

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Arizona percentile	Rating
2023	46.7	560 of 1170	52.1%	★★★☆☆
2021	48.7	527 of 1198	56.0%	★★★☆☆
2018	55.1	350 of 911	61.6%	★★★☆☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Arizona percentile	Rating
2018	55.9	320 of 820	61.0%	★★★☆☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Arizona percentile	Rating
2023	77.6	240 of 1216	80.3%	★★★★☆
2022	44.7	460 of 830	44.6%	★★☆☆☆
2021	51.0	518 of 1220	57.5%	★★★☆☆
2018	40.6	565 of 1032	45.3%	★★☆☆☆

Special Education

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Arizona percentile	Rating
2021	31.3	878 of 1201	26.9%	★☆☆☆☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Arizona percentile	Rating
2021	6.7	1124 of 1161	3.2%	☆☆☆☆☆

Middle school ranking

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Arizona percentile	Rating
2023	59.4	272 of 854	68.1%	★★★☆☆
2022	45.5	286 of 605	52.7%	★★★☆☆
2021	53.2	310 of 832	62.7%	★★★☆☆
2018	65.2	206 of 711	71.0%	★★★★☆
2017	21.5	555 of 695	20.1%	★☆☆☆☆
2016	15.3	608 of 677	10.2%	★☆☆☆☆
2014	67.5	206 of 690	70.1%	★★★★☆
2013	52.3	375 of 787	52.4%	★★★☆☆
2012	31.5	575 of 772	25.5%	★☆☆☆☆
2011	40.3	416 of 685	39.3%	★★☆☆☆
2010	21.4	583 of 692	15.8%	★☆☆☆☆
2009	7.0	640 of 663	3.5%	☆☆☆☆☆

English Language Learner

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Arizona percentile	Rating
2023	65.4	31 of 145	78.6%	★★★★☆
2021	56.8	50 of 606	91.7%	★★★★★

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Arizona percentile	Rating
2023	60.5	245 of 806	69.6%	★★★☆☆
2021	64.3	228 of 820	72.2%	★★★★☆

Hispanic

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Arizona percentile	Rating
2023	71.1	147 of 760	80.7%	★★★★☆
2021	61.4	210 of 802	73.8%	★★★★☆
2018	80.1	70 of 543	87.1%	★★★★☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Arizona percentile	Rating
2018	88.0	34 of 503	93.2%	★★★★★

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Arizona percentile	Rating
2023	64.6	227 of 810	72.0%	★★★★☆
2021	37.9	447 of 818	45.4%	★★☆☆☆

Special Education

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Arizona percentile	Rating
2021	28.1	644 of 789	18.4%	☆☆☆☆☆

How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)

Elementary school

Male (2023)80th percentile+20 vs school

English Language Learner (2023)69th percentile+8 vs school

Low Socio Economic Status (2018)61st percentile+12 vs school

Asian (2021)56th percentile+5 vs school

Hispanic (2023)52nd percentile-8 vs school

Female (2023)47th percentile-13 vs school

Special Education (2021)27th percentile-25 vs school

White (2021)3rd percentile-48 vs school

Middle school

Low Socio Economic Status (2018)93rd percentile+22 vs school

Hispanic (2023)81st percentile+13 vs school

English Language Learner (2023)79th percentile+10 vs school

Male (2023)72nd percentile+4 vs school

Female (2023)70th percentile~ school

Special Education (2021)18th percentile-44 vs school

By subject vs Arizona (2022-2023) ?

English Language Arts39%~ state avg

Mathematics37%+3 vs state

Science32%~ state avg

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking ()				Ranking ()				Per Pupil Expenditures (2022)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score ()	Statewide Rank ()	State Percentile ()	SchoolDigger Rating ()	Average Standard Score ()	Statewide Rank ()	State Percentile ()	Rank Change from Previous Year	Per Pupil Expenditures: Total	Personnel Spending from Federal Funds	Non-Personnel Spending from Federal Funds	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Personnel Spending from State and Local Funds	Non-Personnel from State and Local Funds	Sub-total Spending from State and Local Funds
Aguila Elementary School	Public	K-8	50023 N 514th Ave	Aguila	85320	Maricopa County	Aguila Elementary District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(928) 685-2222	124	11	11.2		7 (5.6%)	3 (2.4%)	109 (87.9%)	4 (3.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.8%)								(n/a)	$15,183	$4,172	$2,802	$11,145	$4,712	$3,497	$8,209

Frequently Asked Questions about Aguila Elementary School

What is the racial makeup of Aguila Elementary School?

Students at Aguila Elementary School are 88% Hispanic, 6% White, 3% Asian, 2% African American.

How many students attend Aguila Elementary School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 124 students attended Aguila Elementary School.

What district is Aguila Elementary School in?

Aguila Elementary District

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